View Larger Map

Arlington Heights Police received a report of burglaries to multiple vehicles in the Mission of San Juan Diego parking lot at 2323 N Wilke Rd Wednesday just after 8:15 p.m.

At least five cars had windows smashed and items taken while churchgoers attended Mass the night before Thanksgiving.

THE FOLLOWING STORES OPENING AS EARLY AS 5 A.M.
AEROPOSTALE, AERIE, AMERICAN EAGLE, A|X ARMANI EXCHANGE, BATH AND BODY WORKS, CARIBOU COFFEE, CHARLOTTE RUSSE, DISNEY STORE, DISNEY’S DOORWAY TO DREAMS, EXPRESS/EXPRESS MEN, GUESS, H&M, JIMMY’Z, KB TOYS, NEW YORK & COMPANY, RADIO SHACK STARBUCKS, THINGS REMEMBERED, ZUMIEZ

The first 200 shoppers to arrive prior to 6 a.m. on Friday, November 28th Woodfield Mall Door 1, next to Todai Seafood Buffet, will receive a free Woodfield Gift Card valued at $50 and a complimentary Santa’s hat.

View Larger Map

Shoppers are expected to lined up hours before the stores with big sales at malls and strip malls in Chicagoland. Once inside, the stores shoppers often rush and grab, as many stores have only a few of the big draw items. Electronics and popular toys are often the most sought-after items and may be sharply discounted.

Flickr.com/vinu

Death count at 3:30 CST reported at 78.

Video from Associated Press …

View Larger Map

At least 87 people are reported killed and at least 250 injured in a series of shootings and a terrorist siege across the Indian city of Mumbai. Seven different locations have been attacked.

SITES TARGETED:
CST (formerly VT) rail terminus
The landmark Taj Hotel at the Gateway
Luxury Oberoi Trident at Nariman Point
Domestic airport at Santa Cruz
The Cama and GT hospitals near CST
The Metro Adlabs multiplex
Mazgaon Dockyard

HIGH-RANKING POLICE OFFICIALS KILLED
Chief of the anti-terror squad Hemant Karkare was killed
Mumbai additional commissioner of police (east) Ashok Kamte gunned down outside the Metro
Encounter Specialist Vijay Salaskar killed.

TERRORIST STATUS
Two terrorists killed, eight arrested.
Terrorists are reported to be infested in the hotel and holding possibly 100 hostages.

At the crowded CST railway station terrorists armed with AK-47 rifles and grenades entered a passenger hall of CST and opened fire and threw grenades. Two five star hotels–Oberoi and Taj hae also been attacked.

The Oberio has been shown on FOXNEWS with several floors of the hotel ablaze — starting at the lobby. The Taj is ablaze on the top floor. Fire started in the Heritage wing. Terrorists moved through the kitchen and head toward a newer wing.

Reports that Westerners have been targeted in these attacks. People with British or U.S. passports were shot and killed on site or taken captive.

The Taj hotel is the site of many top deals in international business and commerce.

Three people were killed in a bomb explosion in a taxi in Mazegaon dockyard road.

 Gunmen then sprayed bullets at a popular restaurant, Cafe Leopold, and in the lobby of the Taj.

A boat packed with explosives was defused at the Gateway of India.

Mumbai, India, formerly Bombay, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra and the financial capital of India. Mumbai is the home of Reserve Bank of India, the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange of India and the corporate headquarters of many Indian companies and numerous multinational corporations.

The attack is described by some experts as a classic terrorist act — take out the police first and then have free reign to do what they want. The terrorist may have accessed the city via Gemini inflatable boats.

India Terror Attacks: Information Hotline from U.S. Department of State
U.S. citizens concerned about the wellbeing of friends and family in India may call the following number for information: 1-888-407-4747

See globalconflictmap.com | globalconflictmap.com/india

Related info …
U.S. Department of State — state.gov

india.com

Wikipedia: 26 November Mumbai attacks
Wikipedia: Deccan Mujahideen (new Islamic terrorist group within India)
Wikipedia: Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT, Army of the Good)
Wikipedia: Mumbai (Bombay)
Wikipedia: India
Wikipedia: Maharashtra
Wikipedia: Mujahideen

Clearbrook Wonderland of Lights & the 6th Annual ChristkindlMarkt
Two family holiday light events are planned for this holiday season: Clearbrook’s “Wonderland of Lights” at Arlington Park and the 6th ChristkindlMarkt or as many call it, “the Christmas Market” at North School Park.

Arlington Park
First, the lights go on at Arlington Park starting Thanksgiving (Nov. 27) through New Year’s Day. Clearbrook will light up the night with the 4th Annual “Wonderland of Lights… a Holiday Drive-Thru Spectacular” at Arlington Park Racecourse [MAP/SAT]. Entrance is off of Euclid Avenue near Gate 5 and Gate 6 — display is in the parking lot west of the race track.

Major event sponsors include Arlington Park Racecourse, Chicago Magazine, the Daily Herald, 101.9 FM THE MIX and Sheraton Chicago Northwest.

The holiday extravaganza features millions of lights and hundreds of animated holiday scenes in sizes up to 40 feet by 100 feet. The display includes the world’s largest light tunnel of 150,000 lights measuring 600 feet by 300 feet, in addition to 12 animated light bulb arches.

Hours:
Sunday-Thursday from 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday from 5:30-10:00 p.m.

Cost: $10 per car Monday-Thursday with possible $2 coupon offer (see info from Clearbrook website) and $12 per car Friday-Sunday.

ChristkindlMarkt, North School Park and Downtown Arlington Heights
The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at North School Park, Eastman and Arlington Heights Road [MAP/SAT], is at 4:45 p.m., Friday, November 28. A big event as neighbors and visitors watch thousands of lights and winter displays magically come to life with the flip of a switch! Can we say “Christmas Tree?”

Next, stay for the 6th Annual ChristkindlMarkt, which is held November 28-30.

Heated tents during ChristkindlMarkt 2003.
 
Christmas Market Schedule:
Color Brochure from the Village of Arlington Heights (pdf)
Friday, November 28
Noon to 9 p.m. (Vendor tent)
Noon to 10 p.m. (Entertainment/refreshments tent)

Saturday, November 29
Noon to 9 p.m. (Vendor tent)
Noon to 10 p.m. (Entertainment/refreshments tent)

Sunday, November 30
Noon to 5 p.m. (Vendor and entertainment/refreshments tent)

Your  family and friends will enjoy shopping, dining and non-stop musical entertainment experience at the annual ChristkindlMarkt in two large heated tents near North School Park, Arlington Heights Road and Eastman Street.

Handwerke & Gourmet
Food Items Schedule:
a la mode
A World Apart
Amber 4 You 2
Amerinkas Native Art
Bashirat Hahn Jewelry
BBA Flowers and Art Gallery
Boxes ‘N’ More
Calligraphy by Linda
Carol & Company Chicago
Completely Nuts, Inc.
Discovery Toys
Elena’s Cucina Deli
FanZPants
Giftbandit.com
Here’s to the Cook
Janey’s Creations
JTM Designs
Lanabead Designs
Lauralee Carlson-Reese
Marta Gerlich Home Décor
Melody Chocolatier
Natalia Pagnoni Nesting Dolls
Nancy Knott, Inc.
Paula’s Material Things
Pet Chef Express
Raw Candles, Inc.
Riverside Chocolate Factory
Silpada Designs Jewelry
Tastefully Simple
The Sign Post
The Silver Rose
Treats and Trifles
Usborne Books
Write ‘n Stuff/Jack Musich Studios

ChristkindlMarkt is brought to you by the Village of Arlington Heights
and the Special Events Commission Free Holly Trolley, sponsored by the Daily Herald, runs from noon to 5 p.m. each day. Free parking is available in the municipal garage at the corner of Evergreen and Miner Streets.

Arlington Heights Special Events Commission Premium Sponsors
Arlington Park
Arlington Theaters
The Daily Herald
Drost Kivlahan McMahon & O’Connor LLC
Groot Recycling & Waste Services
Lutheran Home & Services
Northwest Community Hospital
Sherwin Ace Hardware
The Peoples Bank of Arlington Heights
Village Bank & Trust
Visualedge Creative Services
Wachovia IS Securi
ties

Keywords:
Map of Arlington Heights Christmas Market
Map of Arlington Heights ChristkindlMarkt
German Christmas Market 2008
Arlington Heights ChristkindlMarkt